ATEN VanCryst VM0404H User manual

VM0404H
USER MANUAL
HDMI Matrix Switch

FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
which the receiver is connected;
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
help.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
Safety
This product has been classified as Information Technology Equipment.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.

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VM0404H User Manual
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Package Contents
The VM0404H 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch package contains the
following items:
1 VM0404H 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch
1 IR Remote Control Unit
1 Power Adapter
1 Rack Mount Kit
1 User Instructions*
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that
nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem,
contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and
operation procedures carefully to preventany damageto theunit,
and/or any of the devices connected to it.
*Features may have been added to the VM0404H since this
manual was printed. Please visit our website to download the
most up-to-date version of the manual.
Copyright © 2009–2012 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Date: 2012-11-10
ATEN and the ATEN logo are trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights
reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Overview
With more and more HDMI devices entering themarket,theneed
for simultaneous access to different HDMI sources is becoming
increasingly important. Now, the VM0404H 4x4 HDMI Matrix
Switch offers an easy and affordable way to add extra HDMI
capabilities to your installation by allowing you to switch easily
between four HDMI sources and four HDMI displays.
The VM0404H is a 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch that provides a
convenient way to route high definition video and audio from any
of four HDMI sources to any of four HDMI displays. The
VM0404H allows you to connect four HDMI devices (such as an
HD camcorder or satellite box, HD-DVD player, hi-def Blu-ray
player, home theater PC, stand-alone streaming media player,
gaming console, etc.) to four HDMI monitors, displays, projectors
or TVs at the same time. The remote control and convenient front
panel pushbuttons allow you to quickly and easily cycle through
HDMI sources and displays, while the front panel LEDs indicate
the source device for each display at a glance.
Furthermore,forcompletesystem and installintegration, RS-232
control is standard through the VM0404H’s built-in bi-directional
RS-232 serial remote port that allows the switch to be controlled
through a high-end controller, PC, and/or home automation /
home theater software package.

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Features
Connects any of 4 HDMI sources to any of 4 HDMI displays
Switch between HDMI sources and displays using remote
control or front panel pushbuttons
Cascade via other VM0404Hs to provide up to 64 HDMI
sources/displays for digital signage systems
Superior video quality – HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p,
1080i, 1080p (1920x1080); VGA, SVGA, SXGA, UXGA
(1600x1200), and WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
Features EDID expert technology to set up different video
configurations via different EDID modes
HDCP compatible
CEC enable/disable function allows option of communicating
and responding to a universal remote control
HDMI (3D, Deep Color)
Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio
Long-distance transmission – up to 20 m (24 AWG) and 15 m
(28 AWG)
Built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial remote port for high-end
system control – includes built-in comment function
Power On Detection – if one HDMI source is powered off, the
VM0404H will automatically switch to the next powered-on
source.
DDC compatible
Signaling rates up to 2.25 Gbits in support of 1080p display.
All-metal casing
Easy and affordable way to add four HDMI inputs to your
multiscreen home theater systems
Front panel pushbutton enable/disable function for high
security applications
Note: The VM0404H AP and GUI operation instructions can be
downloaded from the ATEN website (www.aten.com).

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System Requirements
Source Devices
HDMI Type A output connector(s)
Note: A DVI/HDMI adapter is required when connecting a DVI
source device.
Display Devices
Display devices or receivers with an HDMI Type A input
connector
Cables
1 HDMI cable for each source device you will be connecting.
1 HDMI cable for each display device you will be connecting.
Note: 1. No cables are included in this package. We strongly
recommend that you purchase high-quality cables of
appropriate length since this will affect the quality of the
audio and video display. Contact your dealer to
purchase the correct cable sets.
2. If you wish to utilize the VM0404H’s high-end serial
controller function, you need to purchase an
appropriate RS-232 cable. See Installing the RS-232
Controller, page 11.

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Components
VM0404H Front View
No. Component Function
1 Output Port Selection
Pushbuttons Pressing a port selection pushbutton cycles through the four HDMI input
sources (Source A, B, C, or D) to be
displayed on the display device
attached to the corresponding output
port (Display 1, 2, 3, or 4).
2 Input Port LEDs The LEDs (A, B, C, and D) light to
indicate that the HDMI source
attached to the corresponding input
port is routed to the display device
attached to the corresponding output
port .
3 IR Receiver This receives signals from the IR
remote control.
2 3
1234
AB
CD
AB
CD
AB
CD
AB
CD
1

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VM0404H Rear View
No. Component Function
1 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in
here.
2 HDMI Out Ports The cables from your HDMI display
devices plug into these ports.
3 HDMI In Ports The cables from your HDMI source
devices plug into these ports.
4 RS-232 Serial Port This serial remote port is for input
source selection and high-end system
control.
HDMI IN RS-232
2
13 4
HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT
34 21 DA
CB

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IR Remote Control
No. Component Function
1 Input Port Selection
Buttons Press the Port Up button to cycle forward through the HDMI source
devices (A to B; B to C; C to D; D to
A).
Press the Port Down button to cycle
backward through the HDMI source
devices (A to D; D to C; C to B; B to A)
2 Output Port Selection
Buttons Press a button to bring the focus directly to the display device attached
to its corresponding port.
1
2

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Installation
Installation of the VM0404H is simply a matter of plugging in the
appropriate cables.
To install the switch, refer to the installation diagram on page 12
as you perform the following three steps:
1. Use HDMI cables to connect the HDMI In ports on the video
display devices to the HDMI Out ports on the rear of the
VM0404H.
2. Use HDMI cables to connect the HDMI Out ports on the
source device(s) to the HDMI In ports on the VM0404H. Four
HDMI In ports are located on the rear of the switch.
3. Plug the provided power adapter into an appropriate AC
power source; plug the power adapter cable into the Power
Jack on the VM0404H.
This completes the basic installation of the 4x4 HDMI Matrix
Switch. You may now power on the display and source devices.
Installing the RS-232 Controller
In order to use the RS-232 serial interface to attach a high-end
controller (such as a PC) to the VM0404H, use a serial cable
such as a modem cable. The end connecting to the VM0404H
should have a 9-pin male connector. Connect this to the serial
interface on the rear of the VM0404H. Refer to number 4 on the
diagram on page 12.
Note: To configure the controller serial port, see page 14.
1. Make sure that the power to any device that you
connect to the installation has been turned off.
2. Make sure that all devices you will be installing are
properly grounded.

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Installation Diagram
Cascading
To provide even more HDMI displays, additional VM0404H units
can be cascaded from the parent VM0404H's HDMI Out ports,
makingit anexcellent solutionfor digitalsignage systems.Simply
use additional Male-to-Male Type A HDMI cables to connect an
HDMI Out port on the parent unit to the HDMI In port on the child
unit.
Recommended distances between devices in all cascade levels
for transmitting a high resolution signal are as follows:
Source device to VM0404H 1.8 m
VM0404H to VM0404H 15 m
VM0404H to display device 20 m
1
Hardware / Software
Controller
HDMI IN RS-232 HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT
2
3
4
HDMI Source Devices
HDMI Display Devices

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Source Device Selection
The VM0404H offers easy and flexible source and display device
selection with either the front panel pushbuttons, with the remote
control, or through the RS-232 serial interface.
Manual Selection
To manually select an HDMI source for a display, press the
pushbutton that corresponds to the port the display device is
connected to. Pressing the pushbutton will cycle the four
attached HDMI source devices through the display device.
Note: The Port LEDs light to indicate which source device is
currently selected for each display.
Remote Control Selection
To select an HDMI source for a display with the remote control,
press the number button that corresponds to the port the display
device is connected to.
Then, cycle through the source devices by pushing the Port Up
and Port Down buttons on the remote control unit.
Press the Port Up button to cycle forward through the HDMI
source devices (A to B; B to C; C to D; D to A).
Press the Port Down button to cycle backward through the
HDMI source devices (A to D; D to C; C to B; B to A)
Note: Aim the remote control unit at the IR receiver located on
the front panel of the VM0404H. For optimum
performance, make sure there is a clear line-of-sight
between the remote control unit and the IR receiver.

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RS-232 Serial Interface
The VM0404H’s built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial interface
allows system control through a high-end controller, PC, and/or
home automation / home theater software package.
Configuring the Serial Port
The controller’s serial port should be configured as follows:
Switch Port Commands
The formulas for Switch Port commands are as follows:
1. Switch Command + Input Command + Port number + Output
Command + Port Number + Control + [Enter]
For example, to switch input port 02 (audio and video) to
output port 03, type the following:
sw i02 o03 [Enter]
2. Switch Command + Output Command + Port Number +
Control + [Enter]
For example, to turn off video and audio on port 03, type the
following:
sw o3 off [Enter]
3. Switch Command + Output Command + Port Number +
Control + [Enter]
For example, to switch the next output to port 2, type the
following:
sw i02 + [Enter]
Baud Rate 19200
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control None

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Possible Values
Note: 1. Each command string can be separated with a space.
2. The Port Number command string can be skipped, and the default
value will be used.
3. The Enter and Acknowledge commands are the same for all.
Command Description
sw Switch command
Input Command Description
i Input command
Input Port Number Description
xx 01-04 port (default is 01)
Output Command Description
o Output command
Output Port Number Description
yy 01-04 port (default is 01)
* All output ports
Control Description
on Turn on
off Turn off
+Nextport
- Previous port
Enter Description
[Enter] Enter and send out the command
Acknowledge Description
Command OK Command is correct and the function is executed
Command
Incorrect Unavailable command or parameters

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EDID Mode Selection Commands
The formula for EDID commands is as follows:
1. EDID Command + Control + [Enter]
For example, to pass the EDID from Port 1 to all sources,
type the following:
edid port1 [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for commands:
Mute Commands
The formulas for Mute commands are as follows:
1. Mute Command + Output Command + Port Number + Control
+ [Enter]
For example, to mute output on port 04, type the following:
mute o04 on [Enter]
2. Mute Command + Output Command + Port Number + Control
+ [Enter]
For example, turn on audio at output port 04, type the
following:
mute o04 off [Enter]
Command Description
EDID EDID Mode Selection
Command Control Description
edid port1 The EDID from Port 1 will be passed to all
video sources
edid remix Use the ID of the connected displays
according to each connection – when the
VM0404H is powered on
edid default Implement default EDID for all (default)

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The following tables show the possible values for commands:
CEC Commands
The formula for CEC commands is as follows:
1. CEC Command + Control + [Enter]
For example, to turn on CEC control, type the following:
cec on [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for commands:
Command Description
mute Mute selected output port
Control Description
on Mute on; audio from selected output
port is disabled
off Mute off; audio output enabled
(default)
Command Description
CEC CEC turn on/off control
Command Control Description
cec on Turn on CEC control
cec off Turn off CEC control (default)

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Panel Button Control Commands
The formula for Panel Button commands is as follows:
1. Panel Button Command + Control + [Enter]
For example, to enable the front panel pushbuttons, type the
following:
button on [Enter]
The following tables show the possible values for commands:
The following table shows LED behavior under this command:
Command Description
button Front panel pushbutton enable/disable control
Command Control Description
button on Enable front panel pushbuttons (default)
button off disable front panel pushbuttons
Acknowledge Description
Button 1 pushed Button 1 pushed
Buttons Disabled Buttons Enabled
All output on LEDs flash every second LEDs on
All output off No LEDs No LEDs
Output on and
Off On – flashevery second; Off – no LEDs On – LEDs on; Off – LEDs off

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Reset Commands
The formula for Reset commands is as follows:
1. Reset Command + [Enter]
For example, to reset the device back to the default factory
settings, type the following:
reset [Enter]
The following table shows the possible values for commands:
Command Description
reset Reset device back to factory default settings

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Specifications
Function VM0404H
Display Connections Direct 4
Max 64 (via cascade)
HDMI Input Connections 4
Connectors Device HDMI In 4 x HDMI Type A Female (Black)
Display HDMI Out 4 x HDMI Type A Female (Black)
RS-232 Port 1 x DB-9 Female (Black)
Power 1 x DC Jack
Switches Port Selection 4 x Pushbuttons
LEDs Selected 16 (Green)
Video Resolution HDTV resolutions up to 1080p; computer res-
olutions up to WUXGA (1920x1200)
Power Consumption DC 5.3 V, 9 W (max.)
Environment Operating Temp. 0–50ºC
Storage Temp. -20–60ºC
Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical
Properties Housing Metal
Weight 1.86 Kg
Dimensions (L x W x H) 43.20 x 15.40 x 4.40 cm
Limited Warranty
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PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE
OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
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statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and specially
disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular
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